Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Foodies Unite! We’re returning to the Naper Settlement – the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2025 Naperville Food Truck Festival. Featuring 20+ of the best food trucks in Chicagoland plus live music, a Mega bubble Show, Cinco de Mayo beer garden and a vendor village featuring face painters, balloon artist & more. 2025 Spring Food Truck Lineup (more TBA soon): Music & Entertainment: Vendors (more TBA soon) (All participants are subject to change) General Admission into the #NFTF begins at 12pm. Kids 10 & under are free with each paying adult. Eat for a great cause! A…

Kanecountyconnects.com Kane County may be known for its scenic landscapes and charming towns, but it also boasts three zoos, each offering a unique experience for animal lovers of all ages. From interactive farmyards to majestic wildlife, these zoos provide an opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the animals that share our space. Randall Oaks Zoo​ Nestled in the heart of Dundee Township, Randall Oaks Zoo was originally a small petting zoo that has grown into a community treasure, thanks to the dedication of the Dundee Township Park District and passionate volunteers. Visitors can enjoy up-close encounters with a variety…

The beloved French Market will return to Geneva this Sunday, April 11.

The Copley Theatre in Aurora is presenting the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with music & lyrics by William Finn, thru Sunday, April 27. It’s a battle of wits as six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this musical comedy. Everyone loves a coming-of-age tale. Combine that with the epic struggles of six underdogs competing to shine in their own sport, and you have The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — a relatable musical that sheds a humorous light on adolescents growing up under the pressure to excel. Whether you…

Paramount Theatre in Aurora will present “An Evening With David Sedaris” this Saturday, April 12, beginning at 8pm. Author, humorist, playwright and memoirist David Sedaris has a reputation for being a storyteller with a biting wit. Get ready to laugh, wince, and maybe even cry before you laugh again, repeatedly, as Sedaris reads excerpts from his essays and books live from the Paramount stage. Sedaris, a graduate of Chicago’s School of the Art Institute, first entered the American consciousness in 1992 with a satirical reading of an essay on NPR describing what it was like to be a Santa’s elf…

St. Charles Park District offers a number of spring and summer sports camps that focus not only on learning new athletic skills, but the importance of persistence, teamwork and sportsmanship. “With our sports camps, kids get to interact with coaches from outstanding sports organizations in the Chicagoland area,” said TC Hull, athletics manager for the park district. “Participants can expect the camps to be a great place to meet new friends as it provides a safe environment for kids of any athletic ability to enjoy.” For those interested in soccer, Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps are a great option. Through…

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. JACK Meet Jack, the playful and energetic 5-month-old pup who loves nothing more than a good cuddle and some attention from his favorite humans! This curious little explorer is always ready to venture outside, sniffing around and discovering the world one paw at a time. When he’s not exploring, Jack is…

“Advances in Orthodontic technology have allowed us to more precisely diagnose and treat our patients. We have committed ourselves to staying in a leadership position in all aspects of orthodontics…allowing us to better serve you and your family.”….Dr. John Wazio. Beyond offering traditional braces and Invisalign, Dr. Wazio’s approach to dentofacial orthopedics focuses on the correction and guidance of teeth, jaws and facial structures during growth that provides young patients, as early as age 7, with treatments that optimize their eruption and growth patterns. Dr. Wazio dedicates time to thoroughly evaluate each patient, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their unique…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 75th anniversary season on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 with an incredible performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. “I can’t think of a more epic way to cap off this historic 75th anniversary season,” said ESO Music Director Chad Goodman. The concert includes more than 100 musicians and vocalists, including the sopranos and altos of the Elgin Master Chorale. The program will begin with “Lontano” by György Ligeti and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 31, “Paris”. Tickets for the 7:30pm, Saturday, May 3, and 2:30pm, Sunday, May 4, concerts start at…

Paramount Theatre will be staging the beloved Broadway musical Cats once again this season. Beginning on Wednesday, April 30, the show will run through Sunday, June 15. Inspired by a collection of poems by T.S. Eliot, Cats, the iconic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a well-loved fantastical journey into the world of Jellicle Cats. Long-time subscribers of Paramount will recall our acclaimed rendition in 2014. Now Paramount’s creative team has re-envisioned this classic and brings a new layer and energy to the clandestine world of felines. With a whole circus tent full of notable cats, you’ll get swept up…